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EricaLubarsky · 10-18-2008, 12:25 AM

ESPN Hires Avery Johnson As Analyst
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3648496
Oct 17, 2008 4:45 PM EST

ESPN has hired former Mavericks' coach Avery Johnson as a full-time studio analyst, and plans to team him with fellow analyst Bill Walton and host Stuart Scott on the network's NBA Shootaround pregame show.

"ESPN and ABC has an abundance of terrific talent and I'm glad to launch my career in broadcasting with the premiere sports network," Johnson said in a statement.

He worked with the network during the playoffs last spring after being fired by Dallas in May.

"Avery has excelled in every professional endeavor and we know his success will carry over to his on-air role," said Norby Williamson, ESPN executive vice president, production. "His experience and passion for the game will resonate with our fans."

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EricaLubarsky Inactive. Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 42,572	Avery goes where the washed up coaches go ESPN Hires Avery Johnson As Analyst http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3648496 Oct 17, 2008 4:45 PM EST ESPN has hired former Mavericks' coach Avery Johnson as a full-time studio analyst, and plans to team him with fellow analyst Bill Walton and host Stuart Scott on the network's NBA Shootaround pregame show. "ESPN and ABC has an abundance of terrific talent and I'm glad to launch my career in broadcasting with the premiere sports network," Johnson said in a statement. He worked with the network during the playoffs last spring after being fired by Dallas in May. "Avery has excelled in every professional endeavor and we know his success will carry over to his on-air role," said Norby Williamson, ESPN executive vice president, production. "His experience and passion for the game will resonate with our fans." Last edited by EricaLubarsky; 10-18-2008 at 12:26 AM.